SCCA ProRally

SCCA ProRally
Category Rallying
Country United States
Inaugural season 1973
Folded 2004

SCCA ProRally was an American rally racing series, run by the Sports Car Club of America from 1973 until 2004.[1] The SCCA discontinued it for 2005, due to concerns about safety and insurance.[2] It allowed Rally America to replace it, utilizing most of the same venues and existing infrastructure.[3]

Rallies

Competitor at the 2004 Rim of the World ProRally

Rallies which were included on the SCCA ProRally calendar include:

  • Rally in the 100 Acre Wood 1977–1983, 2002[4]
  • Big Bend Bash 1973–1976, 1978–1982, 1992
  • Cherokee Trails Rally 2001, 2002[5]
  • Chisum Trail PRO Rally 197?–1982
  • Doo Wops III/IV Rally 1994–1999
  • Happiness Is Sunrise Rally 1974-1975, 1979–1980
  • Lake Superior Rally 1994–2004
  • Maine Forest Rally, Summer 1994–2004, Winter 1991–1997, 2002[6][7]
  • Mojave 24 Hours Rally 1974-1977
  • Nor'Wester Rally 1973–1978, 1981–1986
  • Ojibwe Forests Rally 1986–2004
  • Olympus Rally 1973–1975, 1980–1987
  • Oregon Trail Rally 1984, 2000–2004[8]
  • Pikes Peak Hillclimb 2002–2004
  • Prescott Forest Rally 1992–2001
  • Press-on-Regardless Rally 1975, 1977–1993
  • Rim of the World 1989–2004
  • Sand Hills Sandblast Rally 1994–1996
  • Sno*Drift 1973–1975, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1997–2004[9]
  • Sunriser 400 Forest Rally 1973–1975, 1977–1979, 1981, 1984–1985, 1987–1990, 1994–1996
  • Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally 1977–2004[10]
  • Wild West Rally 1985, 1987–1988, 1993–1994, 1996–2003

NOTE: The series was given the name "SCCA Pro Rally Series" in 1972. This name was used until 1998. In 1999 SCCA trademarked the term "ProRally," which was used thereafter.

Champions

Championships were awarded to drivers and co-drivers based on finishes in several classes. An overall champion, based on overall finishes was also awarded. From 1998 until 2004 a separate championship was awarded to the best-placed 2 wheel drive team, regardless of class.

YearDriverCo-DriverManufacturer
1973United States Scott HarveyUnited States Wayne Zitkusnot awarded
1974United States Gene HendersonUnited States Ken Poguenot awarded
1975United States John BuffumUnited States Vicki DykemaJapan Datsun
1976United States Hendrik BlokUnited States Erick HaugeJapan Datsun
1977United States John BuffumUnited States Vicki DykemaUnited States Chrysler
Japan Datsun
1978United States John BuffumUnited States Doug ShepherdJapan Datsun
1979United States John BuffumUnited States Mark HowardJapan Datsun
1980United States John BuffumUnited States Doug ShepherdUnited Kingdom Triumph
1981New Zealand Rod MillenUnited States Bob KraushaarJapan Mazda
1982United States John BuffumUnited States Doug ShepherdGermany Audi
1983United States John BuffumUnited States Doug ShepherdGermany Audi
1984United States John BuffumUnited States Bob KraushaarGermany Audi
1985United States John BuffumUnited States Tom GrimshawJapan Mazda
1986United States John BuffumUnited States Tom GrimshawGermany Audi
1987United States John BuffumUnited States Tom GrimshawGermany Audi
1988New Zealand Rod MillenUnited States Harry WardJapan Mazda
1989New Zealand Rod MillenNew Zealand Tony SircombeJapan Mazda
1990United States Paul ChoiniereUnited States Cal CoatsworthGermany Audi
1991United States Chad DiMarcoUnited States Erick HaugeGermany Audi
1992United States Paul ChoiniereUnited States Jeff BeckerGermany Audi
1993United States Paul ChoiniereUnited States Jeff BeckerGermany Audi
1994United States Paul ChoiniereUnited States Jeff BeckerGermany Audi
1995United States Paul ChoiniereUnited States Jeff BeckerJapan Mitsubishi
1996United States Paul ChoiniereUnited States Jeff BeckerSouth Korea Hyundai
1997United States Paul ChoiniereUnited States Jeff BeckerSouth Korea Hyundai
1998Jamaica David SummerbellJamaica Michael FennellSouth Korea Hyundai
1999United Kingdom Noel LawlerRepublic of Ireland Charles BradleySouth Korea Hyundai
2000United States Paul ChoiniereUnited States Jeff BeckerSouth Korea Hyundai
2001United Kingdom Mark LovellUnited States Frank CunninghamJapan Subaru
2002United Kingdom David HigginsUnited Kingdom Steve TurveySouth Korea Hyundai
2003United Kingdom David HigginsUnited Kingdom Daniel BarrittJapan Mitsubishi
2004Canada Patrick RichardCanada Nathalie Richardnot awarded
[11]

References

  1. ↑ Press Release 10/5/04, SCCA ProRally
  2. ↑ 70 years of the SCCA - Racer Magazine, 30 January 2014
  3. ↑ Press Release 10/8/04, SCCA ProRally
  4. ↑ Press Release 1/4/02, 2002 100 Acre Wood Rally
  5. ↑ Press Release 12/19/00, SCCA ProRally Championship, Rally Racing News
  6. ↑ New England/Maine Forest Rally Archives 1991–2007, Rally Racing News
  7. ↑ Press Release 6/22/04, 2004 Maine Forest Rally
  8. ↑ Press Release 1/18/02 Oregon Trail ProRally, Rally Racing News
  9. ↑ Sno*Drift 2008
  10. ↑
  11. ↑ "SCCA National Pro Rally Results Index". Rally Racing News. Retrieved 3 August 2011.
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